The international Institute of Islamic Studies (I.I.I.S) founded in 1987 is recognised by the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports and is accredited by the National Council for Technical Vocational and other Awards (NCTVA) as a tertiary institute that offers certificate, Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes in Religious Studies, Modern Languages, and Business Studies.

I.I.I.S has recently acquired affiliation with Al-Mustafa International University – Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) – to conduct or provide tuition for the degree of Bachelors of Arts with specialization in Islamic Studies. The degree is awarded by Al-Mustafa International University but all lessons shall be conducted at I.I.I.S campus, 58 Wilkinson Road, Freetown. Al-Mustafa University is an outstanding higher education providing centre and its degrees are recognised the world over.

Entry requirement

Academic

Prospective candidates with any one of the requirements noted below shall qualify for the entry examination that will be conducted on July 8 2012.

i. A candidate must have taken the WASSCE examination and have obtained credits in five subjects including Arabic Language.

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ii. A candidate must have HTC/HND in Islamic Studies plus a good knowledge in Arabic Language.

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iii. A candidate with a high school qualification in Arabic Language will be considered.

Other

Prospective candidates must be within the age of 18 to 30 years. Candidates who have any of the academic requirements noted above and are within the age bracket of 18 to 30 must come along with the following when coming to pick the application form.

Duration of programme

Students are expected to complete the degree programme in four- five years. Exemptions will be granted to students on subject to subject basis for courses previously studied in other programmes. Only the Registrar has the mandate to grant study exemptions to any candidate.

Al-Mustafa University as an international academic, Islamic and Howzawi institute and an institute carrying the title of the blessing last prophet, Mohammad (s.a), has set the followings as its chief activities, i.e. fulfilling the needs of the thirsty for knowledge and disseminating Islamic teachings.

Al-Mustafa University has international branches and affiliate schools, such as Islamic College of London, Indonesia Islamic college and Ghana Islamic College.

There are centres for higher education under supervision of Al-Mustafa University such as Al Al-Bayt University, Howzat Al-Athar, Sebtayn School, and Shahid Sadr School. Al-Mustafa also cooperates with some international universities and academic and Howzawi institutes.

o Academic staff and faculty members:

Al-Mustafa has employed more than 2500 academic staff, some of whom are faculty members teaching in Iran and international schools.

o Programs and concentrations

More than 150 programs have been ratified; some of these programs are currently running such as Jurisprudence and Principles of Islamic Law, Jurisprudence and Islamic Teachings, Comparative Jurisprudence, Worshiping Jurisprudence, Political Jurisprudence, Economic Jurisprudence, Judicial Jurisprudence, Family Jurisprudence, Instructing Jurisprudence, Social Jurisprudence, Comparative Commentary, the Quran and Sciences, Philosophy and Islamic Mysticism, Islamic Theology, Islamic Culture and Teachings, History of Islam, Shiite knowledge, Religions and Creeds, Economics, Pedagogical Science, Dissemination and Communication, Social Studies, Politics, Law, Farsi Language, Islamic Teachings, Arabic Language and Literature, and other programs to name only a few.

o Publications and authorship

Al-Mustafa University has so far published more than 1000 books and textbooks in various fields of Islamic programs and the Humanities in different languages.

The University has also provided the students with more than 500 academic texts in order to facilitate students’ learning.

o Relation with academic, research and cultural centres:

Some of the related activities of the university include signing cooperation memorandums for exchanging academic staff and students, offering scholarships, holding joint academic and research conferences and exchanging visiting delegations to name just a few.

Al-Mustafa has signed cooperation agreements with more than 50 universities and seminary centres in Iran and other countries; one of these agreements is between Al-Mustafa and International Islamic World Universities Society.

o Other activities:

Some of the miscellaneous activities of the university include organizing tours, ceremonies, competitions, Quranic and sport Olympiads, holding biennial Festival of Tuba, and several other cultural and training programs.

Students enjoy national and cultural societies with more than 100 societies offering different services and media.

Besides academic programs the University offers vocational and technical skills to students who are interested in such activities.

The Students and Family Centre has established centres facilitating students’ family and children learning with a diverse range of programs they offer.

o Admission

Applicants can apply through Islamic Republic of Iran’s representatives and offices of Al-Mustafa in their countries; also they can apply through the following website: www.miu.ac.ir